Erik Feldhaus
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Houston, TX 77056
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
18 years
Erik Feldhaus serves as the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where he manages the Lake Forest branch office. In this role, he acts as a player-coach for his Advisors and staff, overseeing the delivery of financial advisory services. Erik began his career at Merrill in 1999 and rejoined the firm in 2017. His professional focus includes family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization.
Erik works with a select group of clients, primarily business owners, enabling him and his team to dedicate significant time and resources to their unique and evolving needs. He brings insight drawn from his personal experience in business ownership, planning, law, and tax-minimization strategies. Erik holds several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from George Washington University, a Juris Doctorate Degree from the Jacob D Fuchsberg School of Law, and completed the Accredited Certificate Program at The Naval Justice School.
Outside of his professional work, Erik retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve after 26 years of service as a Marine Judge Advocate (JAG). He volunteers his time supporting the Lake County Sheriff's Office and veterans' causes. Erik's affiliations include membership in the Exit Planning Institute. His personal interests include golfing, traveling, and watching movies.
Based on Merrill
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)
Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated
2800 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056
Texas
Bank of America N.A.
2023 - Present (3 years)
Merrill
2023 - Present (3 years)
Citi Private Bank
2007 - 2023 (16 years)
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